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Beads - Online Bead Stores - Glass BeadsFor people who enjoy making crafts and jewelry, beads are a key component. The huge variety of beads available for making bead bracelets, bead necklaces, and beaded decorations is astonishing. You can get crystal beads, gemstone beads, metal beads, turquoise beads, pearl beads, and more. The Swarovski crystal beads come from Austria and are beautiful, in many shapes and colors. At wholesale bead prices, Swarovski beads are unmatched in terms of quality and elegance and can be the centerpiece of any beading project. You can add them to scrapbooks, flip flops, clothing - all it takes is a loop of string, a drop of glue, or a stitch. The flatback beads are especially easy to attach to fabric, whether a pair of beaded jeans or a purse with some bead designs. Depending on size, the Swarovski beads can be 8 cents each on up to 50 cents.
When it comes to stringing beads, jewelry wire is what you need. Beadalon and Soft Flex are two of the more popular brands. Beadalon 7 is a 7 strand stainless steel wire made specifically for jewelry, and it will not kink or tangle. A 30 foot roll costs just $6. Buying Bead Online - Bead SuppliesWe recommend ArtBeads.com for buying beads online. While you can usually find a good selection of beads at a craft or hobby store like Michaels, the selection online is usually much greater and the prices are also good. ArtBeads carries all types of beads as well as jewelry components (clasps, chains, etc. gold, silver, pewter, and base metals). They also offer beading and craft books, as well as jewelry making tools like pliers, glue, crimpers, needles, and more. They offer free shipping in the US with no minimum purchase amount - you can't beat that.We also like FireMountainGems.com - they carry a huge range of bead and jewelry craft products, from sterling silver hand made beads, to gold plated beads, alphabet beads, charms, clasps, books and videos, mountings and settings. Whatever your bead or craft needs are, they have it. While they do charge for shipping, most bead orders are very lightweight and shipping costs are usually minimal (although there is also a $2.65 handling charge on each order). Their prices are generally comparable to wholesale bead sellers - very competitive. Finally, check out HouseOfGems.com. They have a huge assortment of beads - abalone beads, black onyx beads, coral beads, jade beads, moss agate beads, wood beads. If you are a serious bead crafter, you must check out some of their unique styles they carry - it may well provide you with new project ideas! They are also a wholesale distributor of Sterling Silver and Gold Filled Chains; they sell chains by the foot at great prices. They have a no questions asked return policy and have been around for more than 10 years. Bead Project and Bead CraftsFor bead ideas and beading projects, check out BeadStudio.com. They have monthly bead projects to keep you busy and spark your imagination, with detailed instructions and pictures of each step. They have bead ring projects, earrings, hair clips made of beads, pendants, belly chains, and much more. They also offer a monthly bead newsletter.
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